Do be honest Tottenham's first XI is a lot stronger than they've been given credit for, a draw wouldn't surprise me at all.
Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) is joined by CEO Duncan Drasdo and Financial Director Andy Green from the Manchester United Supporters Trust for a special episode on all things behind the scenes at Old Trafford including a brief history of MUST and their aims today, views on INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe so far, and the Old Trafford regeneration.
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Moyes and the players have got the job done in recent games and credit to them. But this is what it's about, if they want to be in for whatever they want to achieve this season, it will come down to games like this. Such a big game.
--------------De Gea-------------
Smalling----Vidic---Evans----Evra-
Januzaj--Carrick--Fletcher--Kagawa
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Would be my choice. With Rooney given a free role to influence play wherever he likes.
Smalling----Vidic---Evans----Evra-
Januzaj--Carrick--Fletcher--Kagawa
---------Rooney---Welbeck-------
Would be my choice. With Rooney given a free role to influence play wherever he likes.
Carrick-Fletcher lacks a bit of mobility in a midfield two (Fletcher obviously gets about the pitch a little less and Carrick is just returning from injury so seems a bit tentative) but could be negated with Rooney dropping and Kagawa tucking in a bit I suppose. I don't know what to expect really but looking forward to this game though. I reckon there will be a great atmosphere inside OT. As with the last two games over the festive period, I don't care too much about the manner of the performance as long as we get all three points. An ugly win will do just fine! This is the type of game you feel more relaxed when you've got Jones in. Becoming an important player for us that lad so it's unfortunate that he's out. Looks like Spurs are losing a few key players too though and with Sherwood's likely 4-4-2 and more attacking midfielders I reckon it could open the game up nicely for us.
someone said it, but I think under AVB this would have been a tougher game.
Although Sherwood seems to be trying to go down the Harry high attacking route with 2 strikers again.
Winning this one would really show we're back to meaning business. Whereas a loss would undo a lot of the good work, and obviously put Tottenham 3 points ahead after all that work pinning them, and others back.
Although Sherwood seems to be trying to go down the Harry high attacking route with 2 strikers again.
Winning this one would really show we're back to meaning business. Whereas a loss would undo a lot of the good work, and obviously put Tottenham 3 points ahead after all that work pinning them, and others back.
Going to be a tough game.
Another team who are going to come to Old Trafford and attack us. We need to make an example out of one of these teams. That's been my biggest annoyance this season. We yet to dominate any of the decent teams in the premier league. We need to make Old Trafford a fortress again. If our home form wasn't so shit then we'd be sitting near the top.
Another team who are going to come to Old Trafford and attack us. We need to make an example out of one of these teams. That's been my biggest annoyance this season. We yet to dominate any of the decent teams in the premier league. We need to make Old Trafford a fortress again. If our home form wasn't so shit then we'd be sitting near the top.
Is it live on the box?
Big game
Tough game
Tough game
Spurs supporters were actually celebrating his suspension against us. They don't rate Paulinho at all. I think Sandro is their best and I don't think their other three are anything special.
Pauliinho's out for 4 weeks.
No wonder Moyes wants to look at bringing back some of the on loan players.
Good news for us. He played well vs Stoke. So how are they likely to line up?
Lloris
Walker
Dawson
Chiriches
Rose
Eriksen
Dembele
Capoue
Lennon
Adebayor
Soldado
Although didn't Dembele get injured vs Southampton and not play vs Stoke? Any idea whether he's out against us too?
I'm sorry, but we should definitely have enough ammunition in the bank to beat these wanabees.
Dembele scored v Stoke did he not? It is good that Paulinho is out though, he's been in good form recently. I agree, we should have enough to beat them but it won't be easy. It should be an entertaining game for the neutrals, Sherwood seems to like an attacking style of play - similar to Harry Redknapp actually who's probably influenced the way he sets his team out.
I think the worry for us is if they do go with two up top, coupled with Lennon who has tended to have the best of evra in recent years. If they have two players up front and Lennon does consistently get the better of evra it could cause some real issues.
That said if they go 442 against us then I fancy our midfield to be able to get control, usually they're outnumbered there but Adebayor and soldado aren't really gonna drop off to help, particularly if Rooney drops we could really control the game which could make the difference with our extra day of rest. Hard to say who will start between fletch and clev alongside carrick. I think giggs will be a mistake as we need the midfielders to help the full backs out especially on evras side. Clev would bring more energy but fletch wool likely bring more stability.
That said if they go 442 against us then I fancy our midfield to be able to get control, usually they're outnumbered there but Adebayor and soldado aren't really gonna drop off to help, particularly if Rooney drops we could really control the game which could make the difference with our extra day of rest. Hard to say who will start between fletch and clev alongside carrick. I think giggs will be a mistake as we need the midfielders to help the full backs out especially on evras side. Clev would bring more energy but fletch wool likely bring more stability.
I don't really get a lot of poster's cockiness here.
They've put a decent string of results together since AVB left and they are scoring goals.
What's makes people think this might be a walkover?
They've put a decent string of results together since AVB left and they are scoring goals.
What's makes people think this might be a walkover?
According to Mandy Henry Rooney didn't train today and will be assessed tomorrow.
I forgot about Sandro yeah I agree with that. But he was brilliant vs Stoke.
We can't keep playing without our 2 best players RVP and Rooney and expect to win. I think it'll be a draw this one.
A lot of pressure on Januzaj if Rooney is out. Goals will have to come from him, Young or Welbeck as none of the others look like scoring.
Spurs record at OT - 1 win 20
That's why I'd start him - well, that and the fact he seems to be in decent form. But the main thing is that he is actually good for a goal. Could come in very handy.
People last season were probably saying Spurs hadn't won in their last 19 games at Old Trafford and look how that turned out.
Quoting Spurs win record against us is a bit silly when they won their last game here!!
And even sillier in a year where we've lost to 3 teams who hadn't won here for 30-40years!
And even sillier in a year where we've lost to 3 teams who hadn't won here for 30-40years!
Both Rooney and RvP being out again is disappointing but I'd rather they weren't brought back prematurely before they've fully regained fitness.
Rooney, RvP, Rafael, Jones and Nani all being injured is annoying. All but Nani would be definite starters. Added to that the fact that Carrick, Fletcher and Kagawa are all a bit rusty/not up to speed from injury/illness. It's quite amazing that we're on a winning streak at this time tbh. I hope we have enough to get past Tottenham.
Rooney, RvP, Rafael, Jones and Nani all being injured is annoying. All but Nani would be definite starters. Added to that the fact that Carrick, Fletcher and Kagawa are all a bit rusty/not up to speed from injury/illness. It's quite amazing that we're on a winning streak at this time tbh. I hope we have enough to get past Tottenham.
But how often does lightning strike twice? Or three times. To be safe, how often does lighting strike four times?
I feel sorry for premier league players that can't celebrate new years eve. Not that it's anything special to me but it seems to mean a whole lot for many people.
They're a long time in the pub after retirement, so I don't feel sorry for them. I'd take an early night on the 31st December for 100k a week
We should feel sorry for the PL players?
They must work on the weekend too..........poor players
They get to do the celebrating once their career is over and if they have been smart with their money have set themselves up for life.
And to be honest I would rather be an EPL player not celebrating NY and having to play than be me and my shite job.
Players at United are set for life off 1 season, let alone their whole career.
then they have 2months off In the summer, and their work is playing a game we all love!!
Completely different game to playing in say, League 2, where you might "Only" be on 40k a year, which isn't much above what they could earn in normal jobs, and certainly not enough to fund more than a couple of years without work when they retire.
then they have 2months off In the summer, and their work is playing a game we all love!!
Completely different game to playing in say, League 2, where you might "Only" be on 40k a year, which isn't much above what they could earn in normal jobs, and certainly not enough to fund more than a couple of years without work when they retire.
Have a feeling that something big will happen. Whether it's a late winner, a comeback, or a cracking goal. There is always something when United play Spurs and I expect the same today. I'm going for a late winner.
In Nani fit??
-------------- DDG ----------------
--- Rafael - Evans - Vidic - Evra ---
------- Jones --- Carrick --------
Nani ------- Kagawa --------Young
----------- Chicharito -----------
5-0 win
-------------- DDG ----------------
--- Rafael - Evans - Vidic - Evra ---
------- Jones --- Carrick --------
Nani ------- Kagawa --------Young
----------- Chicharito -----------
5-0 win
Don't think Rafael and Jones will be playing mate. Or have I missed something?
Balls this. I thought this game was at 3 and now I have to wait till 5.30 for kick off. Hate that.
Rafael, Jones and Nani are all out injured I think.
Sadly it seems you're right.
Jones, Raf, Nani, Fallaini all certs to be out. RvP very unlikely and I can't see Rooney starting. N As much as we need him, risking the groin being aggravated with the month we have ahead of us just isn't worth it.
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